Project Design Engineer – Materials Handling – Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent | £50,000–£60,000 salary bracket | On-site | Bespoke materials handling systems

Our client is a specialist engineering company that designs, manufactures and installs bespoke materials handling systems for customers across the food processing and FMCG sectors.

Working from initial concept through to detailed design, manufacture, installation and commissioning, the business delivers complete engineering solutions designed around each customer's production and handling requirements.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Project Design Engineer to join their engineering team and play a key role in the development and delivery of bespoke materials handling projects.

The Role

As a Project Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing engineering designs and technical solutions for bespoke materials handling systems used within food processing and manufacturing environments.

Working closely with customers, project managers, sales and the wider engineering team, you will take projects from initial concept through to detailed design and manufacture.

The role requires a strong understanding of mechanical engineering, materials handling and industrial production environments, together with the ability to develop practical and cost-effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop mechanical designs for bespoke materials handling and automation systems. Produce detailed engineering drawings and manufacturing information. Take responsibility for design activities throughout the project lifecycle. Interpret customer requirements and translate them into practical engineering solutions.

Review customer specifications, layouts and technical documentation. Develop equipment layouts and system concepts. Design conveyor systems, transfer systems and associated materials handling equipment.

Work closely with project managers, sales and manufacturing teams. Liaise with customers to clarify technical requirements and design specifications. Carry out design calculations and equipment sizing where required. Select appropriate mechanical components and materials. Produce and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).

Ensure designs meet relevant engineering, safety and food industry requirements. Support the production and manufacturing teams during fabrication and assembly. Provide technical support during installation and commissioning.

Attend customer sites for surveys, measurements and technical discussions. Assist with troubleshooting and design modifications throughout the project. Manage multiple projects and design activities simultaneously. Ensure designs are delivered within agreed project timescales and budgets.

Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have experience designing some of the following:

Conveyor systems, belt conveyors, modular conveyors, product transfer systems, elevators and lowering systems, hoppers and feeding systems, bulk materials handling equipment, product handling equipment, automated handling systems, packaging line integration, robotic handling systems, bespoke machinery, stainless steel equipment and production line equipment.

CAD & Technical Skills

The successful candidate should have strong 2D and/or 3D CAD experience. Experience with software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge or Fusion 360.

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